PZ - Agency Comments
June 16, 2015
Machelle Hill
Meridian City Clerk’s Office
33 East Idaho Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
VIA EMAIL
RE: ZOA-15-001, RZ-15-010, & CUP-15-014 HUMAN BEAN
The Idaho Transportation Department has reviewed the referenced zoning, rezoning, and conditional use
application for the Human Bean on the northwest corner of N. Ten. ITD has the following comments:
1. ITD has no objection to the requested application. The project does not generate any more trips than
anticipated under the Comprehensive Plan.
2. This property does not abut the State highway system.
3. Idaho Code 40-1910 does not allow outdoor advertising within any State highway system.
4. ITD has comprehensive rules governing outdoor advertising (IDAPA 39.03.60). IDAPA 39.04.32
also requires that signs not “dazzle or blind” drivers. The current trend toward high intensity signs
has caused an increasing number of driver complaints on urban segments of the State Highway
System. This applicant should be aware of the issue and plan the site’s signing and lighting strategies
accordingly.
5. The City is reminded that the U.S. 20/26 Corridor is already congested. This project will increase the
number of vehicle trips in the corridor. ITD has no current funding assigned to widen U.S. 20/26.
If you have any questions, you may contact Shona Tonkin at 334-8341 or me at 332-7191.
Sincerely,
James K. Morrison
Development Services Manager
jim.morrison@itd.idaho.gov